Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT) – Critical Care

Methodist Hospital Texsan; Schertz (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Education support

Life insurance

Job summary

Methodist Hospital Texsan is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT) to assess, treat, and care for patients with pulmonary disorders. You will manage clinical administration of respiratory care modalities and collaborate with the care team to optimize patient outcomes.

The role requires Licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in Texas, NBRC credential (RRT or grandfathered CRT), BLS, and ACLS within 90 days. PALS/NRP may be required within 90 days depending on the department.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Respiratory Therapy Program.
• 1-year previous Respiratory Therapy experience preferred
• Must possess a current license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner from the Texas Medical Board to practice Respiratory Care in the State of Texas
• Must possess a current credential as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the NBRC OR must possess a current credential as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) before July 1, 2002 (Grandfathered CRT)
• Must possess Basic Life Support (BLS) upon hire and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required within 90 days of employment.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and/or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) must be obtained within 90 days of employment if required by department preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and set up devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration, aerosol generators, and disposable respiratory care products while following specific parameters for treatment.
• Provide emergency care, including artificial ventilation, external cardiac massage, and assist staff with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Collect and analyze arterial blood gases and recognize normal, abnormal and critical values and provide appropriate corrective intervention.
• Follow physician orders for treatment and evaluate requirements for treatment, such as treatment type, mode and duration of therapy, universal precautions, and medication dosage.
• Monitor patient’s response to therapy by evaluation of vital signs, arterial blood gases, auscultation of breath sounds, pulse oximetry and end-tidal CO2 measurement.
• Consult with physicians, nurses and other health care professionals for changes in patient’s status and work as part of the team to manage the patient’s plan of care.

Skills

Ventilator setup and operation

Emergency care

ABG interpretation

Team collaboration

Education

Approved Respiratory Therapy Program

Job description

Methodist Hospital Texsan is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT) to assess, treat, and care for patients with pulmonary disorders. You will manage clinical administration of respiratory care modalities and collaborate with the care team to optimize patient outcomes.

The role requires Licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in Texas, NBRC credential (RRT or grandfathered CRT), BLS, and ACLS within 90 days. PALS/NRP may be required within 90 days depending on the department.